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Greetings
You teach me the way of life. In your presence is total celebration. Beautiful things are always in your right hand.
Psalm 16: 11
Since childhood, I have loved parades. I love the bands, the floats, the performers, and the joy connected to a parade. God is all about celebration. God wants us to enjoy life and one another. The Bible is full of processions, parades, and festivals. Beauty, joy, and even fun should be a part of our daily lives. Parades create a sense of joy as they move along a route, people cheering along the way.
This Sunday, we have a great opportunity to participate in the Buffalo Grove Days Parade. Kingswood UMC and our Scout troop will have a float designed to share joy, celebrate, and have fun! You can help us "uplift hearts" by doing one or more of the following:
- Attend the parade and shout for us as we pass along the route.
- Help us decorate and create our float on Saturday, September 1, at 11:00am at the church.
- Walk with the float on Sunday, September 2, and help pass out candy and wave.(Waving is critical!) We will meet on Indian Hills south of Raupp. Contact the church office for more information. WE NEED VOLUNTEERS!
- Pray for the parade, our community, and our participation.
- Stop by and visit our Kingswood Bake Sale group as well at BG Days!
In God's presence is total celebration! Join us this Sunday in worship and at the parade to rejoice in what God is doing in our lives and in our community.
In Christ,
Pastor James |
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WELCOME BACK SUNDAY IS
SEPTEMBER 9, 2012
WELCOME BACK SUNDAY is almost here. Join us for this church-wide celebration which will occur in both the 9:00am and 10:30am services. There will be a great fellowship time between services and a church-wide potluck after the 10:30am worship service. Please sign up for the potluck in the Fireside Room following services or contact the Church office.
We are asking each child and youth to wear their new backpack so we can bless backpacks. We are also asking for donations of new backpacks for school children in Chicago. They will be distributed through Humboldt Park UMC in Chicago. We will also bless school teachers and school workers during both services as well as recognize our outstanding church staff. In addition, we will be participating indirectly with the United Methodist Seeds to Succeed witness (for more information, please visit www.seedstosucceed.org).. Watch for more information....
AND INVITE a friend that Sunday!
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Remember Kingswood for the Ages!
The Endowment and Investment Committee reminds you to consider including Kingswood UMC in your will and estate planning. Your gifts will help others experience God's love for many years to come. Contact the church office for more information at 847/398-0770.
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Kingswood Bake Sale Booth
at Buffalo Grove Days!
September 1st and 2nd
This year again the profits will go into our church budget. Everyone bakes, right? We will be selling Saturday and Sunday, September 1st and 2nd. Bake your favorite - or
several items. It takes a lot of baked goods to sell for 2 days. Please, no cream pies or cream cakes bacause it can be very warm and they aren't safe in the heat. There will be a sign up sheet all month for opportunities to work in the booth. Volunteering in the booth is also a great chance to extend the welcome and hospitality of the Kingswwod family outside our doors! Questions? Call Debbie Kob
at 847-909-1020 or email at debstuff123@aol.com.
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Adult Hand Bell Rehearsals
Adult Hand Bells will begin rehearsing on Wednesday, September 5th @ 6:30 in the sanctuary. If you have questions, call Lorelei Jarrell
at 847-537-0936.
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Youth Reminders:
7th and 8th Grade Confirmation Information Session is Wednesday September 5th at 7pm in Rm 144.
Senior High Youth Fall Kick Off (9th-12th Grade) is Sunday September 9th at 6pm at the Gerhardt's. More info to come in the mail.
Contact Rev. Luke Pepper for more information at lpepper@kingswoodumc.com |
 Kingswood Krafters Notecard Sale
We will be selling hand-made cards between services only on Sunday, September 9th. Look for us in the Firesdie Room. We have several new designs on the cards. Cards are only $1.00. All profits are donated to Kingswood.
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This Sunday in Worship
14th Sunday after Pentecost
Scipture:
Amos 5: 11-15
Matthew 25: 31-40
Sermon:
Work for Justice
Music:
Matt Hettinger |
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Prayers, Joys & Concerns
Prayers of healing and wholeness for:
Betty Carlberg
Carl Genrich
Ray Koch
Nancy Robinson
Duane Tompkins |
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Upcoming Events
Save the Date:
September 9, 2012
Welcome Back Sunday
September 23, 2012
UMM Chicken Dinner
October 6, 2012
Pumpkin Delivery
October 13, 2012
Harvest Fest and
Craft Fair
November 15, 2012
Interfaith Service at
Temple Beth Am
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Ministry Quick Links
More About Us at our Website: |
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"Thursdays with Luke & Luke!"
The Thursday Morning Adult Bible Study led by Rev. Luke Pepper will start up again on Thursday September 13 at 10am. We will be studying the Gospel of Luke! Starting Sunday September 9th, copies of the bible study resource we will be using will be available in the small kitchen by the fireside room. Classes generally run from 10am-11:30am, sometimes ending before that time. All adults are welcome to attend!
For more information contact Deacon Luke at lpepper@kingswoodumc.com |
Saving Jesus Redux - A Study Opportunity
(A new offering in the Living the Questions (LTQ) Series)
A twelve-session Saving Jesus study is being offered at two different time-slots beginning in September 2012. The first study group is scheduled to begin Sunday September16, from 9:00 A.M. to approximately 10:20 AM. The second study group is scheduled to begin Thursday September 20, from 7:30 PM. to approximately 9:00 P.M. Gary & Mary Ann Genge will facilitate both the Sunday and Thursday sessions.
Sign-up in the Fireside room or email Gary Genge at ggenge1@comcast.net. |
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New Beginnings Thrift Shop Updates
Our sidewalk sale was a success! Not only did we reduce our inventory and raise almost $600 but we connected with many families in the community! As a result, we are now in need of more donations!
Remember, we take furniture, household items, sporting equipment, tools, and much more! We do not accept clothing or shoes. If you want to save them for the rummage sale in May, that would be great; otherwise, we can help you find other places to donate them.
And don't forget to take a look as some new items on our website, www.newbeginningsthriftshop.org. We recently received a sectional, a charming outdoor patio mat, some new lamps, children's bike helmets, and a Little Tykes picnic table!
Our storage unit is open every Sunday from 10-10:30 am for donations or to make purchases. Just email us at thriftshop@kingswoodumc.com!!
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Kingswood Craft Fair
Attention all crafters and Kingswood Craft Fair supporters.
Please mark Saturday, October 13, 2012 on your calendars as Kingswood UMC is holding it's annual Harvest Fest and Craft Fair. If you have any handmade crafts you wish to sell please contact Cindy Miller at cinzia8@gmail.com or 847-459-6337. Or, please help the United Methodist Women by attending this year's fair and purchasing beautiful gifts at reasonable prices for your holiday gift needs.
Whether a crafter or a patron, it is sure to be an enjoyable day out. Please join us!
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Kingswood Men's Club Collection Project
The Kingswood Men's Club is starting a project to collect EMPTY prescription vial and caps. We will have a box located in the Church foyer for you to place the vials. These will be forwarded to have the labels removed, sterilized and sent to third world countries to be used for dispensing medicines by an organization called "Doctors without borders". This will be an ongoing project and we would appreciate your support by putting your empty vials in this box. Any questions contact Dick Stone or Norm Belew. |
SAVE THE DATE . . .
SOCIAL EVENT OF THE SEASON!!!
2012 KUMC ANNUAL AUCTION
When - Saturday, November 10, 2012
Where - KUMC Activity Center
Who - Everyone who is anyone will be there
Cost - $6.00/person for Food Pantry Support
Book it now on your calendars! Silent auction (6:00 PM) followed by live auction (7:30PM)
Please place donations in auction box in library beginning around
September 1st!
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Welcome Bishop Dyck
The Welcome Service for Bishop Sally Dyck will be
Sunday September 23, 2012 at 5:00pm at Grace UMC in Naperville.
All are invited . |
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SUMMER KIDS CAMP - An Awesome Adventure
Summer Sunday School
Summer Sunday School:
Through Sunday, September 2.
Class for children age 4 through 6th grade at
9:00 and 10:30am,in the Activity Center.
Nursery care through age 3 at 9 & 10:30am, room 139/141.
SEPTEMBER Schedule
September 2 - "Sundae Sunday" / ice cream for breakfast
Children move up to their new grade level in September. |
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Food Pantry Item of the Month
Cereal
For the next few months the Kingswood Food Pantry is going to focus on items that are needed in the food pantry, but are not typically donated.
This Month you can help by donating boxes of cereal!
Please put your donations in the blue collection bin. Thank you!
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Calendaring Notice to All Church Leaders!
The start of the church year is approaching and we want to make sure the space you need is available. Please contact Charlene in the office at office@kingswoodumc.com or 847-398-0770 to let us know your meeting plans. Please include dates, time, group size and necessary set up. If you have a room preference, please specify.
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Lamplighter and Email Deadline is Tuesday, 11:00am.
Send all articles to office@kingswoodumc.com
and atasher@kingswoodumc.com or contact the church office
at 847-398-0770. |
| Email Addresses and contact info:
Rev. James Preston: jpreston@kingswoodumc.com
Rev. Luke Pepper: lpepper@kingswoodumc.com
In addition, for emergency, contact Rev. Preston at 312-285-9023 or
Rev. Pepper at 202-957-0350
Charlene: cvanderhulst@kingswoodumc.com
Anita: atasher@kingswoodumc.com
Office: office@kingswoodumc.com
Barb: bsymonds@kingswoodumc.com
Preschool: preschool@kingswoodumc.com |
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Contact Information | |
Rev. James Preston
Senior Pastor, Kingswood UMC
312-285-9023
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